Power Network Telecommunication

SWT 3000 protection signaling equipment

Answers for energy.

 Sophisticated teleprotection facilities
for power networks
Our customers have built their reputations on
their ability to provide a constant, secure source
of electric power under all conditions. That’s
why they depend on Siemens to provide the best
possible solutions for controlling their power
transmission networks. To meet the demanding
needs of power companies worldwide, we have
developed a world-class solution that helps them
assure their own customers of an uninterrupted
supply of electricity at all times. By combining
our advanced SWT 3000 protection signaling
system with your protection relays, we provide
you with the ability to quickly identify, isolate
and resolve problems in your high voltage
network. SWT 3000 delivers a high degree of
safety, keeping network downtime to an absolute
minimum.
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Designed for today’s rapidly changing
energy markets
In today’s energy environment, it is more
important than ever to have systems in
place that can accommodate the increas-
ingly complex financial and technical
requirements of energy providers.
Siemens is meeting the needs of today’s
rapidly changing markets with advanced
solutions that provide:
■ Exceptional security
■ 100 % availability
■ Increased investment security
■ Cost-effectiveness over the
equipment’s total lifecycle
Fig. 1: SWT 3000 for
■ analog
■ digital or
■ fiber optic transmission
Performance that’s in a class by itself

By combining analog and digital capabilities within a single

device, we have put the SWT 3000 in a class by itself.

SWT 3000’s features include:

Two types of transmission capabilities in a single device

The SWT 3000 system’s ability to transmit via analog and digital
paths makes it possible for customers to upgrade their trans-
mission networks to full digital performance while protecting
their current technology investments. Using the SWT 3000,
analog and digital transmission paths can co-exist on the same
network. As an additional feature, both the analog and
digital communication ports can be equipped with fiber optic
interfaces, even after equipment has been installed.

Two different transmission routes for increased reliability

If uninterrupted reliability is your primary goal, system redun-
dancy is absolutely essential. The SWT 3000 is the only com-
mercially available protection signaling system that provides
this extra safety and redundancy by using an independent alter-
nate transmission path for analog and digital signals. Digital
and analog system components are isolated from each other,
significantly increasing system security and reliability.

Two independent power supplies for continuous operation

A second, hot standby power supply can easily be added to
SWT 3000, providing safety and redundancy. If the primary
power supply fails, the secondary power supply immediately
takes over, ensuring continuous and unaffected operation. Even
more, the redundant power supply units can be fed by different
primary sources (for example, 230 V AC and 110 V DC).

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 Advanced features that improve
total system performance
Security, dependability and transmission time are
essential characteristics of an effective protection
signaling system. The Siemens SWT 3000 improves
all three.
Security
probability of unwanted commands
Dependability
probability of missing commands
Transmission time
time between activating the command input at the
transmitter and activating the command output at
the receiver
Advanced features that improve
total system performance
The SWT 3000 uses a variety of innovative new
features to improve total system performance.
Siemens performance breakthroughs include:
■ Impulse Noise Compression (INC) technology
was developed by Siemens to ensure that impulse
noise, the most serious disturbance in analog
systems, can’t be misinterpreted as a command
by the system and accidentally actuate protection
relays
■ Device addressing to prevent unwanted intercon-
nections between two equipments due to routing
errors in digital networks and ensure that protec-
tion signals are received at the correct destination
■ Alternate transmission routes that provide fully
redundant signaling capabilities
■ Redundant power supply with hot standby
■ Various direct fiber optic connections between
two SWT 3000 devices, fiber optic to a multiplexer
or to a PLC terminal
■ Coded tripping mode for four independent
commands via analog transmission lines
All these advanced features are reinforced by the
SWT 3000’s extremely fast transmission speed.
Depending on customer needs, transmission times
can be less than 10 ms when using analog transmis-
sion paths and less than 3 ms when using digital
transmission paths.
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A cost-effective solution
for today’s power companies
The SWT 3000 was designed to help customers to control costs
and to increase their profits under a wide variety of network
conditions.
System’s innovations include:
Built-in digital and analog communication capabilities
The revolutionary design concept of the SWT 3000 is unique to
protection signaling systems. By combining analog and digital
transmission capabilities within a single device, we give our
customers the freedom they need to use new technologies
and adapt to changing market conditions.
Lower inventory requirements
Customers using both analog and digital transmission paths
can use the SWT 3000 for either, providing greater economies
of scale with lower equipment inventory requirements.
Easy to learn
Our user-friendly configuration tool is identical for analog
and digital teleprotection. Technicians have to learn only one
system, making maintenance and monitoring easier.
Remote monitoring and maintenance capabilities
Our control interface allows to use your organization’s LAN for
remote monitoring and maintenance. Expensive travel time is
virtually eliminated, since the SWT 3000 can be monitored and
controlled remotely over your IP network.
Possible ways of using the SWT 3000
The SWT 3000 teleprotection system is available as a stand-
alone device for analog, digital and fiber optic operation.
Alternatively SWT 3000 can be easily integrated into Siemens’
Power Line carrier system PowerLink.
Investment protection
Converting a communication network from analog to digital
no longer requires new protection signaling equipment. The
SWT 3000 makes it easy for customers to make the transition
from analog to digital transmission paths without the need
of expensive upgrades, and respectively to use it in mixed
networks with both digital and analog transmission paths.
Coded tripping for the highest level of security
Coded tripping uses two frequencies for the transmission
of a protection command. This increases the security of the
SWT 3000 (the number of unwanted commands tends to zero)
while the command transmission time is as fast as using non-
coded transmission. Coded tripping thus raises the level of
security against discrete frequencies to unprecedented levels.
Features at a glance

Feature Digital Analog

Number of commands 8 4

Digital line interface

64 kbit/s (X.21 or G703.1) ■ ■
2 Mbit/s (G703.6) ■ ■
Analog line interface
4-wire ■ ■
2-wire ■ ■
Fiber optic interface
Long-range (single mode, 1550 nm) ■ ■
Short-range (single mode, 1310 nm) ■ ■
Short-range (multi mode, 850 nm) ■ ■
Transmission paths

Digital network
Direct connection to SDH multiplexer ■ ■
Direct connection to PDH multiplexer ■ ■

Fiber optic cable ■ ■

Power Line carrier ■ ■
Pilot cable ■ ■
Integrated path protection (1 + 1) ■ ■

Integration into Power Line carrier system ■ ■

PowerLink
Redundant power supply ■ ■
(Hot standby)
Addressing for increased security ■ ■

INC (Impulse Noise Compression) ■ ■

Configuration of SWT 3000 with a service PC ■ ■

(intuitive Windows-based user interface)
Software-upgrade via service PC (download) ■ ■

Free programmable output allocation ■ ■

Remote access to SWT 3000 devices ■ ■

via TCP/IP link
Remote access to SWT 3000 devices ■ ■
via in band channel (SC)
Real-time clock integrated and synchronizable ■ ■
from external sources (e.g. GPS, IRIGB, NTP)
and via the transmission link
Event recorder (date- and time-stamped) with ■ ■
guaranteed data storage when the power supply
is switched off
Remote readout of the event recorder ■ ■

Easy upgrade from analog to digital ■ ■

(and vice versa)
SNMP agent for NMS integration ■ ■

Coded tripping for up to ■ ■

four independent commands

■ available
■ not available

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 SWT 3000 for
digital networks
Each of the two digital interfaces of SWT 3000
can be configured for X.21 or G703.1 (64 kbps)
or for G703.6 (HDB3 2 Mbps). Integrated path
protection (1 + 1) is built-in.
Addressing for high security
Devices are identified via addresses when digital
communication interfaces are used. This can prevent
the unintended connection of two devices following
digital network reconfiguration.
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Use for digital transmission
Up to eight commands can be digitally transmitted
transparently to the far end, where they can be
cross-connected to signal outputs in any required
combination.
Commands can be transmitted for the protection
of two three-phase systems or for one three-phase
system with individual phase protection.
The high-voltage power circuit breaker can be
operated either in conjunction with selective relays
or directly.
Fig. 2: SWT 3000 for digital and
fiber optic networks
SWT 3000 for
fiber optic networks

With SWT 3000 fiber optic connections highest

possible level of security, dependability and fastest
transmission times are provided. A variety of fiber
optic applications (single mode, multi mode, short
range, long range) is supported by SWT 3000.

Direct fiber optic connection

between two SWT 3000
SWT 3000 protection signaling incorporates an
internal fiber optic modem for long-distance trans-
mission. The maximum distance between two
SWT 3000 is 150 km. Two optical fibers are used,
each for one direction.

Fiber optic connection between

the SWT 3000 and a multiplexer
A short-distance connection of up to 3 km between
the SWT 3000 and a multiplexer can be realized via
an integrated fiber optic modem.
The multiplexer is connected to the SWT 3000 via
FOBox, which converts the optical signal back to an
electrical signal for PDH/SDH networks.

Fiber optic connections between

SWT 3000 and a PLC
A short-distance connection of up to 3 km between
an SWT 3000 and Siemens’ PowerLink PLC equip-
ment can be installed using an integrated fiber optic
modem. Two optical fibers are used, one in each
direction. SWT 3000 standalone system provides
the same advanced functionality as one integrated
into PowerLink – retaining all analog transmission Fig. 3: SWT 3000 fiber optic interface
features. Each PowerLink can be connected to two
standalone SWT 3000 systems via fiber optics.

Alternative transmission routes

SWT 3000 enables transmission of protection signals
via two different routes. The addition of the fiber
optic transmission options enlarges the spectrum
of combinations remarkably.

Fig. 4: FOBox for connection of an SWT 3000

to a remote multiplexer

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 SWT 3000 for analog networks
Broadband or narrowband modes are avail-
able depending on the purpose for which
they are used. Integrated path protection
(1 + 1) is possible when these devices are
combined with a digital interface.
Noncoded signals / F6 modulation
The SWT 3000 uses F6 modulation. In this mode only
one out of the possible frequencies is transmitted at
a time. This allows to use all the available transmission
power for one single frequency providing the largest
transmission ranges for the protection signal.
Coded signals / Coded tripping CT
Two frequencies are sent at the same time to transmit
one signal (coding). Acceptance of the signal by the
receiver depends on the proper detection of both
frequencies at the same time. This protects the system
against unwanted interference from single frequencies
and increases security. The transmission time (T0)
for coded signals remains the same as for noncoded
signals, reducing the transmission range in comparison
to F6 modulation.
Fig. 5: Frequency scheme
f1 fg
f
Noncoded signal (one frequency at a time)
f1 f2 fg
f
Coded signal (two frequencies at the same time)
f1, f2: trip frequencies
f g: guard
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Broadband mode
This mode is intended for operation via any form of
telecommunications transmission path (4-wire connec-
tions) but preferably via PLC links. It offers a high level
of security against impulse noise (INC) and interference
voltages.
When combined with PLC transmission, one frequency
slot is required in the 2.5-kHz or 4-kHz frequency grid.
In the case of microwave links and cable links, one ITU-T
voice band at 0.3 – 3.4 kHz is occupied for each direction.
Simultaneous multipurpose or alternate multipurpose
operation in conjunction with PLC transmission is
possible.
Applications
■ Three independent protection commands (F6)
Three command inputs are available in this mode of
operation. At the transmitter end, one protection fre-
quency is assigned to each possible command input
combination. At the receiver end, each protection
frequency can be assigned to one or more command
outputs (1 to 4).
Commands can be transmitted for the protection
of two three-phase systems, or for one three-phase
system with individual phase protection.
■ Four commands with priority (F6)
This operating mode is particularly suited to the
secure and reliable transmission of switching
commands. The transmission time depends on
device configuration and the number of commands
to be transmitted.
In this mode, several commands can be active at the
same time. They are arranged in order of priority
(input 1, 2, 3, 4) and transmitted one after another.
■ Four independent protection commands (CT)
Each command, and each combination of commands,
is assigned to a pair of frequencies. The use of multiple
frequencies ensures the highest possible level of
security. The use of four independent commands
also permits combinations, for example, 2 + 2. This
operating mode is particularly suitable for the trans-
mission of protection commands for different protec-
tion systems, where two commands are transmitted
coded and two commands noncoded.
■ Multicommand Mode (MCM)
The MCM function extends the command trans-
mission capabilities of the SWT 3000 system for
the version integrated into Siemens’ PowerLink
Power Line carrier system.
Up to 24 MCM commands can be transmitted for
protection and emergency automation.
■ Device combinations
SWT 3000 systems can be positioned separately,
with a VF or fiber optic interface either for direct
connection to the transmission path or for connec-
tion to PowerLink, or integrated into PowerLink.
Narrowband mode
The narrowband mode version is used for pilot
cables and operates on voice frequency (VF) chan-
nels. The trip frequencies are closer together in this
version. Within one ITU-T voice band (0.3 – 3.4 kHz)
up to three narrowband systems can be operated in
parallel.
Applications
■ Two-wire links
The narrowband versions of the SWT 3000 also
support the implementation of two-wire cable
links.
Since only one wire pair is available for the trans-
mit and receive directions, different frequencies
must be used. To achieve this, frequency variants
comprising combinations of narrowband channels
1– 3 can be used.
Fig. 6: SWT 3000 for analog,
digital or fiber optic networks
■ Four commands with priority
This operating mode is particularly suitable
to the secure and reliable transmission of switch-
ing commands. The transmission time depends
on the device configuration and the number of
commands to be transmitted.
In this mode, several commands can be active
at the same time. They are arranged in order of
priority (input 1, 2, 3, 4) and transmitted one
after another.
■ Device combinations
SWT 3000 systems can be positioned separately,
connected via pilot cable or fiber optic to the
remote terminal or to PowerLink, or integrated
into PowerLink.
■ Three independent protection commands
Three command inputs are available in this mode
of operation. At the transmitter end, one protec-
tion frequency is assigned to each possible com-
mand input combination. At the receiver end, each
protection frequency can be assigned to one or
more command outputs (1 to 4). Commands can
be transmitted for the protection of two three-
phase systems, or for one three-phase system
with individual phase protection.
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 Possible ways of
using the SWT 3000
Operating modes with Power Line
carrier devices
Single-purpose mode
In this mode, the PLC terminal is used exclusively for
the transmission of protection signals. This achieves
the greatest transmission ranges combined with
the highest security against impulse noise and the
shortest transmission time.
Simultaneous multipurpose mode
In this mode, speech or data is transmitted in addi-
tion to the protection signals on a PowerLink device
sharing the available frequency band.
Alternate multipurpose mode
In this mode, the voice band (or digital data band)
is used for the transmission of the protection com-
mands. The pilot frequency of the PowerLink system
is used as guard signal. When a protection command
needs to be transmitted, voice transmission and,
depending on the parameterization, possibly data
transmission, are briefly interrupted for the duration
of protection command transmission.
Protection signaling in the
superimposed data band
Narrowband of SWT 3000 is transmitted in the
data band of PowerLink.
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1 2 Pilot cable connections
For operation via pilot cable, two SWT 3000 devices
can be linked directly through the analog inter faces
(CLE).
3 The analog link (CLE) between two SWT 3000 devices
can also be a PLC link. Depending on device configu-
ration, SWT 3000 can be used with PowerLink in
alternate multipurpose, simultaneous multipurpose
or single-purpose mode.
4 12 Fiber optic connections
between SWT 3000 and PowerLink
A short-distance connection between an SWT 3000
and Siemens’ PowerLink PLC terminal can be realized
via an integrated fiber optic modem.
In this case an SWT 3000 standalone system provides
the same advanced functionality as the version
integrated into PowerLink. Each PowerLink can be
connected to two SWT 3000 devices via fiber optics.
5 6 SWT 3000 digital connections
The digital interface (DLE) permits protection signals
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to be transmitted over a PDH or SDH network.
6 7 Alternative transmission routes
SWT 3000 enables transmission of protection signals
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via two different routes. Both routes are constantly
12 14 used. In the event that one route fails, the second
route immediately takes over without any loss of
time.
7 8 Direct fiber optic connection
between two SWT 3000 devices
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SWT 3000 protection signaling incorporates an
internal fiber optic modem for long distance trans-
mission. The maximum distance between two
SWT 3000 devices is 150 km.
9 10 Fiber optic connection
between an SWT 3000 and a MUX
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A short distance connection of up to 3 km between
an SWT 3000 and a multiplexer can be realized via
an integrated fiber optic modem.
The multiplexer is connected with the SWT 3000’s
FOBox, converting the optical signal to an electrical
signal.
13 14 SWT 3000 integration into the PowerLink PLC system
An SWT 3000 system can be integrated into the
PowerLink equipment. Either the analog inter face or
the digital interface, or a combination of the analog
and the digital interfaces, can be used.
PowerLink Power Line carrier system PU3 Processing Unit
IFC Interface Command SDH Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
DLE Digital Line Equipment FOBox Fiber optic box
CLE Copper Line Equipment FO Fiber optic module
PDH Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy MUX Multiplexer

Analog Transmission Paths

SWT 3000 SWT 3000

1 4-wire link
IFC PU3 CLE CLE PU3 IFC

SWT 3000 SWT 3000

2 2-wire link
IFC PU3 CLE CLE PU3 IFC

SWT 3000 PowerLink PowerLink SWT 3000

3 Power Line analog
IFC PU3 CLE CSP CSP CLE PU3 IFC

SWT 3000 PowerLink PowerLink SWT 3000

4 Power Line via fiber optic
IFC PU3 FO FO CSP CSP FO FO PU3 IFC

Digital Transmission Paths

SWT 3000 SWT 3000

5 SDH/PDH Digital network
IFC PU3 DLE DLE PU3 IFC

SWT 3000 SWT 3000

6 SDH/PDH 2 routes via digital network
IFC PU3 DLE DLE PU3 IFC

SWT 3000 FO FO SWT 3000 One path via fiber optic cable;
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IFC PU3 DLE SDH/PDH DLE PU3 IFC second path via digital network

SWT 3000 SWT 3000

8 Fiber optic modem integrated
IFC PU3 DLE FO FO DLE PU3 IFC

FO FO
One path via integrated fiber
SWT 3000 SWT 3000
9 optic; second via fiber optic box,
IFC PU3 DLE FO FOBox MUX SDH/PDH MUX FOBox FO DLE PU3 IFC
MUX and digital network

SWT 3000 SWT 3000 Through digital network via MUX

10 FOBox MUX SDH/PDH MUX FOBox
IFC PU3 DLE FO FO DLE PU3 IFC and fiber optic box

Analog & Digital Transmission Paths

SWT 3000 DLE SDH/PDH DLE SWT 3000 One path via digital network;
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IFC PU3 CLE CLE PU3 IFC second path via 4-wire (or 2-wire)

PowerLink PowerLink
FO FO
One path via Power Line and fiber
SWT 3000 FO CSP CSP FO SWT 3000
12 optic, second path via fiber optic
IFC PU3 DLE FO FO DLE PU3 IFC
FOBox MUX MUX FOBox and digital network
SDH/PDH

Integrated into Power Line carrier (PowerLink)

PowerLink PowerLink
13 Power Line
IFC PU3 IFC PU3

PowerLink PowerLink One path via Power Line;

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IFC PU3 DLE DLE IFC PU3 second path via digital network

SDH/PDH

Fig. 7: Examples of using SWT 3000

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 The IP network –
your gateway to SWT 3000

The SWT 3000 takes advantage of the latest tech-
nology to simplify operation and improve reliability.
Using standard TCP/IP network protocols, adminis-
trators can easily access each SWT 3000 device from
anywhere inside your organization’s intranet. Access
is also available remotely using a modem. The system
can interface with your own network security system
and firewall, providing you with the exact level of
security your company requires. With easy autho-
rized access to the SWT 3000 from just about
anywhere, users can now:
■ Perform remote maintenance operations
■ Read the event recorder from any location
■ Monitor the network in real time with SNMP
Our Windows-based PowerSys software is both
intuitive and easy to learn, running on all standard
computers. To make things even more simple for
users, the same PowerSys that runs the SWT 3000 is
also used to administer and maintain our companion
Power Line carrier system PowerLink.
Power utilities increasingly rely on the real-time,
comprehensive management capabilities of their
networks to ensure optimum performance and data
communication. Based on the SNMP standard
(Simple Network Management Protocol), Siemens
Power Line carrier and Teleprotection devices can be
smoothly integrated to replace proprietary solutions
or unmanaged components.
A selection of device data is available for SNMP
network management administration:
■ Inventory management (hardware data,
configuration data)
■ Performance management (event recorder)
■ Configuration management (reset command)
■ Alarm management (local alarms)

Station A Station B

SWT 3000 SWT 3000

SNMP Agent SNMP Agent

Intranet
(LAN)

Network
Management

Fig. 8: SWT 3000 Integration in a

Network Management System

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SWT 3000
remote monitoring

Remote monitoring for digital networks Station A Station B Station C

Remote access via a TCP/IP network (LAN) SWT 3000 SWT 3000 SWT 3000 SWT 3000

■ Example 1 (Fig. 9) SSF SSR SC SSF SSR SC SSF SSB SC SSF SSB SC

Here, stations A and B are linked to the office via

RS232
LAN. The SWT 3000 devices in these stations can RAS RAS
be reached via the Intranet. The device in station C RS232 RS232
can also be accessed via the inband service channel TCP/IP TCP/IP
(SC).
SSB

PowerLink
Remote access
via the service channel

Intranet
■ Example 2 (Fig. 9)
(LAN)
The service channel is a transparent data channel
(9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, no
parity), which is available in case a digital trans-
mission path is used.
Office

Protection signal transmission path

Remote monitoring via RM function SSF Front interface
SSB Rear interface
■ Example 3 (Fig. 10) PowerSys SSR Rear service interface
SC Service channel
RM can be used to transmit device data between
terminal devices on one or more transmission links.
Communication via a number of transmission Fig. 9: Access to SWT 3000 devices via LAN
links is also possible, using a link between two
devices through the rear RM interface (SSB).
Station A Station B Station C

SWT 3000 SWT 3000 SWT 3000 SWT 3000

SSF SSB SSB SSB

RM Adr. 1 RM Adr. 2 RM Adr. 3 RM Adr. 4

Intranet
(LAN)

Office

Protection signal transmission path

Adr. Address number
PowerSys SSF Front service interface
SSB Rear service interface

Fig. 10: Establishment of an RM link via a number of transmission links

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 Technical data

Transmission via fiber optic SWT 3000

Command input/output fiber optic module FOM
Command input IFC-P/IFC-D FOL1 Long-range single mode
Nominal input voltage 24 V – 250 V DC Optical module SFP-Transceiver
(–20 % to +15 %)
Connector Industry standard duplex
Threshold 70 % of nominal input voltage LC connector
Polarity independence yes Wavelength class 1550 nm
Pulse suppression 1 ms (up to 100 ms pro- Optical budget
grammable in steps of 1 ms) at 64 kbps 43 dB
at 2 Mbps 33 dB
Command output IFC-P
Range [km]
Contact type NO Depending on the fiber*
Switching power max. 250 VA at 64 kbps 154 km
at 2 Mbps 118 km
Switching voltage max. 350 V AC/DC
* attenuation for range 0.28 db/km
Switching current 1.5 A (5 A for 2.5 ms) calculation
Insulation withstand voltage 2.5 kVrms
FOS1 Short-range single mode
Command output IFC-D Optical module SFP-Transceiver
Contact type NO, heavy duty Connector Industry standard duplex
Switching power LC connector
AC 1250 VA Wavelength class 1310 nm
DC 150 W
Optical budget
Switching voltage max. 380 V AC, 220 V DC at 64 kbps 33 dB
Switching current continuous 5A at 2 Mbps 17 dB
to PowerLink 13 dB
Current < 0.5 s 30 A
Range [km]
Insulation withstand voltage 2.5 kVrms Depending on the fiber*
Signaling output IFC-S at 64 kbps 87 km
at 2 Mbps 45 km
See IFC-D to PowerLink 34 km
* attenuation for range 0.38 db/km
calculation

Transmission via digital networks FOS2 Short-range multi mode

Digital interfaces Optical module SFP-Transceiver

64 kbps X.21 synchronous Connector Industry standard duplex

or LC connector
G703.1 Wavelength class 850 nm
2 Mbps G703.6 sym. 120 Ω Optical budget
G703.6 asym. 75 Ω at 64 kbps 7 dB
Transmission time: 1) < 3 ms (2 Mbps) at 2 Mbps 7 dB
< 5 ms (64 kbps) to PowerLink 7 dB
Range [km]
Security and dependability
Depending on the fiber*
Security < 10-8 at 64 kbps 2 km
Dependability < 10-4 at BER of 10-6 at 2 Mbps 2 km
to PowerLink 2 km
* attenuation for range 3.50 db/km
calculation

1) Values are given for the IFC-P module.

If the interface module IFC-D is used for
increased contact load, all specified signal
transmission times are prolonged by
about 4 ms.

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Transmission via fiber optic
SWT 3000 fiber optic box
Power supply Transmission time (SWT 3000 Integrated into PowerLink) 1)
Input voltage 20 – 72 V DC / 22 – 60 V AC Broadband modulation
Single-purpose < 10 ms (F6, CT)
Power consumption max. 3.5 W
Alternate multipurpose < 15 ms (F6, CT)
Alarm output (F2 + AMP)
Alternate multipurpose < 19 ms (F6, CT)
Contact type Changeover contact
(DP + AMP)
Switching power max. 1000 VA / 150 W Simultaneous multipurpose < 10 ms (F6, CT)
Switching voltage max. 380 V AC / 220 V DC Narrowband modulation
Continuous current 5 A AC/DC Using service F6 < 15 ms (F6)

Mechanical design Security and dependability

Dimensions approx. Security < 10–6

(mounting onto DIN rail) 230 x 110 x 60 mm (improved by INC)
Dependability < 10–4 at SNR of 6 dB
Insulation withstand voltage
(improved by INC)
Power supply 2.5 kVrms
Voice frequency interface CLE
Alarm outputs 2.5 kVrms
Transmitter
Digital input/output Impedance 600 Ω
G703.6 sym. 500 Vrms Level max. +15 dBm
Fiber optic modules Receiver
For the FOBox, different SFP Optical budget and range Impedance 600 Ω or 5 kΩ
modules can be selected. are identical to FOM (FOL1, Level range –40 dB to +4 dB
FOS1, FOS2) specification.

Transmission via analog networks Power supply

Modulation type F6 modulation Input voltage 24/48/60 V DC
(frequency shift keying or (–20 % to +15 %)
coded tripping) 110 V/220 V/250 V DC
(–20 % to +15 %) or
Broadband modulation 115/230 V AC
Trip frequencies 0.3 to 2.03 kHz (–15 % to +10 %)
47 Hz – 63 Hz
Guard 2.61 or 3.81 kHz
Power consumption approx. 22 W/VA
Narrowband modulation
Channel 1 0.63 to 1.26 kHz Alarm outputs
Channel 2 1.64 to 2.27 kHz
Contact type Changeover contact
Channel 3 2.65 to 3.28 kHz
Switching power max. 1000 VA/300 W
Channel 4 3.16 to 3.79 kHz
Switching voltage max. 250 V AC/DC
Transmission time (SWT 3000 standalone) 1) Continuous current 5 A DC
Broadband modulation
Single-purpose < 10 ms (F6, CT) Clock synchronization
Alternate multipurpose < 15 ms (F6,CT)
Analog input USYNC 24 V – 250 V DC
Narrowband modulation < 15 ms (F6)
(–20 % to +15 %)
Digital input IRIG-B 5 V – 250 V DC
Ethernet NTP, Network Time Protocol

1) Values are given for the IFC-P module. Service PC

If the interface module IFC-D is used for
Interface 9.6 kbps
increased contact load, all specified signal
RS 232/Sub-D 9
transmission times are prolonged by
about 4 ms.

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Network management Impulse withstand level 1.2/50 µs
SNMP v2 on Ethernet interface 10/100 BaseT VF input/output 1 kV
Digital input/output 1 kV
Power supply 5 kV
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Command input/output 5 kV
Immunity
Alarm outputs 5 kV
Electrostatic discharge 8 kV (contact discharge)
Electromagnetic fields 10 V/m (80 MHz – 2 GHz)
(RF fields) Climatic conditions
Conducted disturbances 10 Vrms (150 kHz – 80 MHz) During operation –5 °C to +55 °C
Bursts During storage and transport –40 °C to +70 °C
Power supply 4 kV
Data lines 4 kV Relative humidity 5 % – 95 %

Surges Max. abs. humidity 29 g/m3

Common mode (line-to-line) 4 kV (no condensation)
Differential mode 2 kV
(line-to-ground)
Direct coupling into shield 2 kV Mechanical conditions
(communication cable)
Degree of protection IP 20
Damped oscillatory waves
Common mode (line-to-line) 2.5 kV Vibration 5 – 9 Hz: 1.5 mm amplitude
Differential mode 2.5 kV 9 – 200 Hz: 0.5 g acceleration
(line-to-ground) Shock 10 g acceleration
Direct coupling into shield 2.5 kV
(communication cable)

Emission
International standards
RF disturbance emission Limit Class B (EN 50081-2) Performance and testing of IEC 60834-1 second edition
(30 – 1000 MHz) teleprotection equipment of 1999-10
power systems
Power supply and IEC 60870-2-1
Insulation withstand voltage
electromagnetic compatibility
VF input/output 500 Vrms Environmental conditions IEC 60870-2-2
Power supply 2.5 kVrms Product safety EN 60950
Command input/output 2.5 kVrms
Alarm outputs 2.5 kVrms Mechanical design
Digital input/output
G703.1 500 Vrms Dimensions ES 902 C (19" inch)
G703.6 sym 500 Vrms Weight approx. 5 kg

Fig. 11: Mechanical design

482.6 240
37.4

132
132

57.15

84TE= 426.72
465.1

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Security and alarming
Monitoring the operating voltage
Command transmission and receiver output are
inhibited if the operating voltage exceeds its
tolerance range.
Redundant power supply
Either one or two power supply units can be used.
These are decoupled by means of diodes on the rear
circuit board. The output voltages of PS-1 and PS-2
are monitored in order to detect the failure of either
power supply.
Integrated path protection (1 + 1)
Switchover to a standby path is possible if either two
digital interfaces or one digital and one analog inter-
face are available. The service PC can be used to
define the main and standby path. If a transmission
link fails, switchover is performed fully automatically
and without loss of data.
Operating state
The actual operating state for the device is shown
by colored LEDs on the front panel.
Guard alarm
If no valid guard signal is present, a guard alarm is
triggered.
Continuous supervision
The system’s transmission capability is checked via
continuous supervision of the SWT 3000 in both
directions by transmitting the guard signal (telegram
via the digital transmission path and guard frequency
via the analog transmission path). This “round-the-
clock” check ensures that all components of the
SWT 3000 are supervised continuously and that
any failure will result in an alarm. For extended test
purposes a loop can be configured via remote main-
tenance in the remote station. Each command could
be manually sent and looped back from the remote
terminal.
S/N ratio
Fast and reliable S/N ratio supervision increases
system security and reliability. In case of a low
S/N ratio, output blocking can be programmed.
Transmit signal level monitoring
The level of the transmit amplifier output is
monitored.
Integrated event recorder
Up to 2048 events are stored. Each event is saved
with date and time (1 ms resolution). External
synchronization is possible via GPS, IRIG-B or NTP.
Even in the absence of external synchronization, the
transmit and receive terminals can be synchronized
via the signal transmission path to prevent time
shifts between the RTCs of SWT 3000.
Integrated trip counter
For each command input and output, trip counters
are realized and can be read out or reset by software.
Alarm contacts
Floating change-over contacts are available for the
following signals:
■ General alarm
■ Pre-alarm
■ Receive alarm
External event recording
Contacts for external event recording are available
with the optional IFC-S interface module. Each input
and output event is reported via auxiliary contact.
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